The 10 hottest summers in Phoenix history: How will 2026 stack up?
According to the National Weather Service, nine of the 10 hottest Phoenix summers have happened since 2000.
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Phoenix broke a record for spring heat. Here’s by how much
Who needs summer when spring regularly tops 100 degrees?
Arizona is drying up faster than any other state in the U.S.
It’s no surprise that Arizona doesn’t get a lot of rain. But the extent to which the rain has abandoned us may surprise you.
What are the wettest Phoenix monsoon seasons on record?
The 2025 monsoon season wound wetter than the last couple years. Where does it rank overall?
When does monsoon season start in Arizona? What you should know
Every summer, monsoon season provides Phoenix with roughly half of its yearly rainfall – and a needed break from the heat.
2 Valley locales among U.S. cities with highest summer heat risk
It gets so hot in Arizona, there’s really no way to be fully prepared.
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There might be a ‘super’ El Niño this year. What would that mean for Phoenix?
If you’re hoping for a strong monsoon season in Phoenix this summer, you may be in luck.
New Phoenix monsoon forecast released: What to expect
We had a wet monsoon last year, and this summer has good chances of following suit.
New Phoenix summer forecast released: What to expect
The heat? That’s a given. But a chance at a strong monsoon season? That’s a gift.
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Phoenix hits earliest 100-degree day on record
We shattered the previous record by more than a week. Counterintuitively, that could mean good things for summer.
Strap in: Phoenix is expected to hit 100 degrees by next week
Spring is off to a hot start, but does that mean summer temperatures are right around the corner?
February was warm. Here’s how it ranks in Phoenix weather history
The final two days of this February were the hottest Phoenix has ever experienced for that month.
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You’re not crazy: Winters in Phoenix are indeed getting shorter
“Winter” isn’t really a thing here. But the season that passes for it is going by more quickly, one study shows.
Map: Which areas of the Valley got the most rain last night?
This winter has been pretty dry, though some parts of Maricopa County got a proper rainstorm last night.
New Phoenix spring forecast released: What to expect
You can probably start packing up your winter gear. A trademark Arizona spring is on the way.
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Hottest December in Phoenix? Valley is set to shatter record
This has been the hottest December in the city’s history. The warm weather threatens the mountain snows that help provide your drinking water.
Could it ever snow on Christmas in Phoenix?
“Of course not!” you’re saying. But we’ve gotten closer to a white Christmas than you might think.
Phoenix could have its hottest Christmas Day on record
We’ve been breaking December temperature records left and right the last few years. Could another one fall?
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Why is Central Arizona so unseasonably green this winter?
Our unusual fall rain has led to unusual winter greenery in rural Arizona. Enjoy it while it lasts.
How will 2025 rank among hottest Phoenix years on record?
If the year ended today, 2025 would be just shy of record-breaking.
Phoenix sees wettest fall on record with week to spare
Drought? What drought?
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Wettest Phoenix Novembers on record? How 2025 ranks so far
Phoenix is wet and cloudy this week. But is this November one for the record books?